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Adelphi

Adelphi

$464,620 Average Value
$155 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

An urban residential community with convenient access to the Capital Beltway

Adelphi is for those who want to trade the hustle and bustle of city life for an urban residential lifestyle in a historically rich area. It’s a census-designated community in Prince George's County just a few miles from College Park, and locals here enjoy vast green spaces ranging from small parks featuring oxen on the playground to untouched forest areas. With easy access to the Northwest Branch Trail, locals head on paths that wind alongside the Anacostia River’s northwest branch, making activities like hiking, fishing and horseback riding accessible within the community. Mid-century properties are common here, and houses in Adelphi feature a diverse range of styles. Residents in Adelphi have easy access to the University of Maryland, nearby shopping centers and restaurants that serve local flavors ranging from pupusas to pizzas. Juan Umanzor, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate who has sold properties in the area, says, “The community is becoming very diverse. Many people in recent years are coming to this area from Washington D.C. because while it's a lot more affordable, it's still so close to everything." With easy access to the Capital Beltway north of Adelphi, locals can explore or commute to nearby areas of Maryland, Virginia and the D.C. area.

Walkers walk on trials by the stream on the Northwest Branch Trail.
Walkers walk on trials by the stream on the Northwest Branch Trail.
Diners enjoy a pizza at Basil's Pizza on Riggs Rd in Adelphi.
Diners enjoy a pizza at Basil's Pizza on Riggs Rd in Adelphi.
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From ranch-style properties to Colonials: Diverse houses tucked away in nature

Adelphi’s neighborhoods are primarily filled with single-family homes, often mid-to-late 20th-century properties, ranging from smaller ranch-style dwellings to Cape Cods to larger Colonials. Split-level homes, condos and apartment complexes are also common here. Properties in Adelphi go for just upwards of $100,000 for a condo to upwards of $950,000 for a larger construction. Prices and styles here often depend on the property’s age, size and neighborhood. Homes sit on well-maintained, relatively spacious lots with mature trees lining the streets and scattered on yards, and since Adelphi is home to many green spaces, particularly on the edges of the community, many locals enjoy a quieter and seemingly remote living experience bordering forestland. Streets often spread into cul-de-sacs, and some neighborhoods feature sidewalks. Some residents don’t have garages, so many people here park on the streets.

Adelphi is home to many split-level homes.
Adelphi is home to many split-level homes.
Ranch-style properties are common in Adelphi.
Ranch-style properties are common in Adelphi.
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Historic Mill Playground, trails along the stream and more activities outside

Adelphi’s green spaces range from several parks to undeveloped wooded areas sitting at the community’s border. The area around the 18th-century Adelphi Mill, the only surviving historic mill in the county and the largest in the D.C. area, offers visitors plenty to do outside. Children let their imaginations run loose at the Historic Flour Mill Playground, which is complete with the rustic hues of an ox-wagon-style slide and a climbing structure reminiscent of a watermill. Just behind the playground, hikers and equestrians head on the Northwest Branch Trail that meanders through dense vegetation along the tributary of the Anacostia River, making it a perfect spot to skip stones or fish for rainbow trout. Archers practice their aim at the Adelphi Manor Park, also home to a baseball field and playground. Locals will also have easy access to the University of Maryland Golf Course for those wanting to challenge their friends to a match or take a lesson to hone their skills further.

Visitors can fish for rainbow trout in the Anacostia River's northwest branch.
Visitors can fish for rainbow trout in the Anacostia River's northwest branch.
The Historic Mill Playground features rustic qualities, reflecting the area's history.
The Historic Mill Playground features rustic qualities, reflecting the area's history.
Enjoy a walk in University Hills Park in Adelphi.
Enjoy a walk in University Hills Park in Adelphi.
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Nearby shopping centers and restaurants featuring dishes ranging from pupusas to pizzas

Restaurants and shopping centers like the Adelphi Plaza and the newly renovated Mall at Prince George’s sit along Maryland Route 193, which runs through the southern end of Adelphi, making shopping trips to restaurants and stores like Mega Mart easily accessible to Adelphi residents. Locals here will be sure to find pupusas in many of the establishments nearby. Those craving Salvadorian flavors take a seat at Pupuseria Irene, and in northern Adelphi, patrons at Basil’s Pizza enjoy a relaxed environment, complete with dishes spanning from wings to pupusas. On nights out, locals may head to Coco Cabana to enjoy drinking tasty cocktails and dancing to live Latin music. Those wanting to enjoy a wider selection of options, including award-winning restaurants like Ris, head to some of D.C.’s hottest spots like the West End.

The Adelphi Plaza is a popular spot for essentials and quick bites to eat.
The Adelphi Plaza is a popular spot for essentials and quick bites to eat.
Adelphi's Basil's Pizza offers patrons dishes ranging from pizza to pupusas.
Adelphi's Basil's Pizza offers patrons dishes ranging from pizza to pupusas.
Pupuseria Irene's on University Blvd in Adelphi.
Pupuseria Irene's on University Blvd in Adelphi.
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Prince George County Public School District and the University of Maryland

Many students in Adelphi enroll in private schools, but they can also enroll in the Prince George's County Public School District, one of the country’s largest schools, with over 100,000 students. Some students are zoned for Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary, which boasts a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1; Hyattsville Middle, which features creative and performing arts opportunities; and High Point High, which features career education programs in fields like engineering, tourism and homeland security. All three schools received C-minus ratings from Niche. Adelphi locals can further their education at the University of Maryland, which is just around 1.5 miles east of Adelphi. It was tied as the 46th-best U.S. university by U.S. News & World Report.

Mary Harris "Mother" Jones Elementary School received a C-minus rating from Niche.
Mary Harris "Mother" Jones Elementary School received a C-minus rating from Niche.
High Point High School is in Beltsville, nearby Adelphi.
High Point High School is in Beltsville, nearby Adelphi.
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Adelphi’s major employers, commutes and public transportation

Adelphi is a car-dependent area, but locals have easy access to the area’s many bus stops, often near the community’s borders and Metro stations, some of which, like the College Park-U of MD Metrorail Station, are just around 3.5 miles away. Major employers in the area include the nearby University of Maryland and Adelphi’s U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Adelphi is also home to medical facilities like Mary’s Center, and a nearby hospital is the Holy Cross Hospital, which is around 6 miles away via Interstate 495. Locals here enjoy easy access to the Capital Beltway, making other areas of Maryland, Virginia and D.C. accessible. People who commute to downtown D.C. are around 9 miles away, and those who take public transportation will need to take multiple buses throughout their hour-long journey.

The College Park Metro stop is Adelphi's nearest public transit.
The College Park Metro stop is Adelphi's nearest public transit.
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Adelphi Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$147,500
Median Sale Price
$147,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$173,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$155

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,234
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,261
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,011
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
761
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Adelphi Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
16,041
Median Age
36
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,465
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,676

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
71.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.6%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
77%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

22 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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